In Thursday's non-league contest, the Northwest Vikings (Grand Island, NE) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Cozad Haymakers (Cozad, NE), by a margin of 13-0.

With the triumph, Northwest moves its record to 14-3 on the year. The Vikings travel to York (York, NE) to play the Dukes in a non-league contest on Monday, September 19. The Dukes come into the contest with a record of 10-9. York lost 9-6 in their recent non-league contest against McCook (McCook, NE)

In their next game, the Haymakers play the Chadron Cardinals (Chadron, NE) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 17. Cozad will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Cardinals come into the contest with a 12-7 record after their 16-3 non-league win over Chase County (Imperial, NE).